MURCIA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 07: Marcos Zambrano of United States U20 with the ball during the International Friendly match between United States and Morocco at Pinatar Arena on September 07, 2025 in Murcia, Spain. (Photo by Mateo Villalba/USSF/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA– The New England Revolution are set to acquire former United States U20 forward Marcos Zambrano from Real Salt Lake via loan.
Deal includes a purchase option; he will occupy a senior roster slot.
RANCAGUA, CHILE – OCTOBER 2: Marcos Zambrano of USA celebrates after scoring the third goal during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 Group E match between USA and France at Estadio El Teniente on October 2, 2025 in Rancagua, Chile. (Photo by Hugo Rivera/Jam Media/Getty Images)
Marcos Zambrano is a 21-year-old, 5’11, 170lb forward from Guayaquil, Ecuador.
At the club level, Zambrano has played 33 career games (1,534 minutes) across Portugal & the United States. A product of the Philadelphia Union Academy (2021-23), he began his professional career by signing with Portuguese side S.L. Benfica (2023-24). In 2024, Zambrano joined Vitória Sport Clube B (2024-25). Following the conclusion of the 2025 campaign, Zambrano returned stateside to sign as a free agent for Real Salt Lake (2025-present). He now joins New England Revolution (2026 – present) on loan.
In total club career numbers, the forward has contributed 6 career goals, 2 assists, along with 2 yellow cards.
Internationally, Zambrano has previous youth appearances for the Ecuador U15, U16, & U17 Youth National Teams. He made the one-time switch and had since represented the United States National Team at the U17, U19, & U20 levels.
In total international career numbers, the forward has contributed 9 career goals, 2 assists, along with 1 yellow cards.
Early Wednesday morning, Tom Bogert of The Athletic reported that the New England Revolution had acquired Marcos Zambrano from Real Salt Lake via loan. The deal does include a purchase option.
New England Revolution head coach Marko Mitrović had previously coached Zambrano at the U-20 World Cup.
Zambrano joins U20 World Cup teammates Ethan Kohler, Peyton Miller & Brooklyn Raines in New England.
Zambrano now joins a New England offensive group featuring Leo Campana, Dor Turgeman, Griffin Yow, Luca Langoni, Malcolm Fry, Diego Fagundez & Cristiano Oliveira.
New England Revolution Logo. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution.
Marko Mitrović and the New England Revolution (1-0-3, 3 pts.) return home to face Eastern Conference side CF Montréal (1-0-3, 3 pts). The match is set to kickoff at Gillette Stadium Park on Saturday, April 4th at 7:30 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.
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